I used to check Peter Shackelford’s blog every week to see if he’d updated. But alas, the man got married and dropped of the edge of the world. Well, that was for a while, and he’s been back for a while now. Apparently he runs a sort of international charitable film thing. I had a quick look today, and although I didn’t look long enough to find out what it’s all about, I did get to see some really brilliant short interviews and short videos taken in Africa. Peter and Amanda’s blogs look to be really brilliant, and I’m looking forward to reading more of them.

Footbridge Films Blog
Footbridge Films Travelblog

In addition to adding these links to my sidebar, I’ve cleaned up some of the old ones, and added some new ones. \/ Look down there \/.

I know I don’t post often, but it’s not like you’re hanging on my every word, so that’s alright. However, it is much to my distress that A certain someone no longer updates their blog. Now, Ally, I know you’re busy. But the truth is, you already have a first, so it’s not like it’d be impossible just to give us a little post.

My brother Mark, as you probably know, is George Verwer’s Go-fer this year. Take a look at George’s website for some of the latest updates on what George and Mark have been getting up to.

Of particular note is this video below. George was saved through Billy Graham 53 years ago, and for the first time he has been able to meet him. It’s a real blessing for Mark that he was able to be there too.

If you get the opportunity, please pray for Mark. Here I’m assuming there are some people who read this who don’t know all about my family already, but I will carry on. He will be preaching for the first time in his life this weekend. He will be standing in for George in a meeting, and I’m sure at the best of times that will be a challenge. You probably know that Mark’s not a confident speaker, but he’s definitely someone who could be an encouragement to the people he speaks to. He has to speak in a big missionary conference on the topic of ‘What is God doing in short term missions’, and another topic at a church, which I forget.

Monika just left to go back to Tenerife today, after visiting her Sister in Belgium. We were able to see her for a few days at the start of the Easter holidays, which was a great encouragement.

Another encouragement we received over the holiday was a visit from the O’Flahertys. The O’Flahertys are a wonderful Christian family, and the times we spend with them are always times we can thank God for.

Now, I believe there’s something of a group photo somewhere…

I lent my camera to the boys, and unfortunately that’s the most people I’ve got in one shot. However, it’s got to be said that that photo has character… (I’m terrible at spontaneous portraits, I’m glad someone just messes with my camera every now and then).

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